EP2462511A1 - System and method for automatic social messaging - Google Patents
System and method for automatic social messagingInfo
- Publication number
- EP2462511A1 EP2462511A1 EP10807105A EP10807105A EP2462511A1 EP 2462511 A1 EP2462511 A1 EP 2462511A1 EP 10807105 A EP10807105 A EP 10807105A EP 10807105 A EP10807105 A EP 10807105A EP 2462511 A1 EP2462511 A1 EP 2462511A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- trigger event
- social networking
- predefined trigger
- event
- notification message
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 29
- 230000006855 networking Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 78
- 238000004891 communication Methods 0.000 claims description 31
- 238000004590 computer program Methods 0.000 claims description 14
- 230000006870 function Effects 0.000 claims description 9
- 230000004913 activation Effects 0.000 claims 2
- 230000009471 action Effects 0.000 description 7
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 5
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 4
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000003287 optical effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012544 monitoring process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000737 periodic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920001690 polydopamine Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002699 waste material Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q50/00—Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
- G06Q50/01—Social networking
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
- G06Q10/10—Office automation; Time management
- G06Q10/107—Computer-aided management of electronic mailing [e-mailing]
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L51/00—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
- H04L51/21—Monitoring or handling of messages
- H04L51/212—Monitoring or handling of messages using filtering or selective blocking
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L51/00—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
- H04L51/21—Monitoring or handling of messages
- H04L51/224—Monitoring or handling of messages providing notification on incoming messages, e.g. pushed notifications of received messages
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L51/00—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
- H04L51/52—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail for supporting social networking services
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
- H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
- H04W4/02—Services making use of location information
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
- H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
- H04W4/02—Services making use of location information
- H04W4/029—Location-based management or tracking services
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
- H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
- H04W4/20—Services signaling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
- H04W4/21—Services signaling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel for social networking applications
Definitions
- This invention relates generally to messaging and more particularly to systems and methods for messaging in social networking environments.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary operating environment for a system for automatic social networking, according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 depicts an exemplary social network device, according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for automatic social messaging, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 depicts exemplary social messaging parameters that can be used with a social networking device, according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a block diagram of a data processing unit that can be used to implement the entities shown in FIG. 1.
- the system and method for automatic social networking described herein provides a mechanism for an individual to automatically update a set of recipients on the current activities, location, and/or status of the individual.
- the individual is not required to take any explicit action to initiate the notification mechanism. Notification for pre-defined trigger events occurs automatically.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary operating environment 100 for the system for automatic social networking, according to embodiments of the present invention.
- Exemplary operating environment 100 includes one or more social networking devices 110, one or more recipient mobile devices 164a, one or more recipient computing devices 164b, a social networking server 130, one or more recipient devices 164c, and a communications network 180.
- social networking server 130 Although only one social networking server 130 is shown, in practice the operating environment may include a plurality of social networking servers 130.
- Social networking devices 1 10 are configured to perform the functions associated with automatically keeping a set of predefined recipients informed, in real-time, of information associated with the user of the social networking device.
- This information includes, but is not limited to, what the user is currently doing (e.g., listening to the radio, watching television, etc.), where the user is currently located, and where the user is currently heading (e.g., to a specific address, to a destination such as a restaurant, work, etc.).
- Social networking device 110 is described in further detail in FIG. 2, below.
- Social networking devices 110 may be portable devices HOa such as, but not limited to, mobile/cell phones or personal digital assistants.
- a social network device 110 may be a device located in a home or office such as social networking device HOc.
- social networking device 110c may be a multi -media phone system (e.g., the Verizon HubTM or the OpenPeak OpenFrame 1 M device). These multi-media phone systems typically have IP connectivity, a large display screen (e.g., 7" LCD panel), and special applications that allow the user to engage in a variety of activities, including watching movies, listening to music, playing games, scheduling events, etc.
- FIG. 2 depicts an exemplary social network device 210, according to embodiments of the present invention.
- Social networking device 210 includes a communications module 212, a user interface 214, an automatic social messaging module 216, and one or more applications 218a-n.
- Automatic social messaging module 216 performs functions associated with automatic social messaging upon occurrence of a predefined trigger event. To perform these functions, social networking device 210 maintains a set of predefined trigger events supported by social messaging module 216 in a memory (not shown).
- a trigger event may be a passive trigger or an affirmative user action trigger.
- Example passive triggers include occurrence of an event without explicit user action (e.g., user arrival at a location) or a predefined time (e.g., alarm clock at 8am).
- Example affirmative triggers include triggers associated with an affirmative user action such as dialing a telephone number, answering a call, requesting a location, or requesting a direction.
- a user of social network device 210 selects from this set of supported trigger events and defines associated parameters for each selected trigger event. These parameters include a message notification (contact) list, message details, notification update information, and global trigger filters. Exemplary trigger parameters are discussed in further detail in reference to FIG. 4 below.
- automatic social messaging module 216 is configured to use the associated trigger parameters to determine the set of message recipients and content and format of the message to be transmitted. Automatic social messaging module then causes the message to be transmitted to the identified set of message recipients.
- Communications module 212 enables communication between social networking device 210 and entities external to social networking device 210, such as social networking server 130, recipient mobile devices 104a, and recipient computing device 104b. Social networking device 210 communicates with these entities via communication network 180, which may be any type of wireless or wired communication using any protocol. It is noted that multiple communications modules 212 may operate in a social networking device 210.
- communications module 212 is an air interface protocol module (e.g., IS-95, GSM, etc.).
- communications module 212 is a TCP/IP stack.
- other implementations for communications module 212 can be used with the present invention.
- User interface 214 is preferably a graphical user interface that enables users to interact with applications provided by the social networking device 210. More generally, user interface 214 controls how functions presented by automatic social messaging module 216 and applications 218a-n are presented to users. The user interface 214 further controls how users interact with such functions and modules.
- Applications 218 can be any application or function loaded onto social networking device 210.
- Application 218 is configured to coordinate with social messaging module 216.
- application 218 may be configured to send social messaging module 216 a message when an action is taken by a user (e.g., request location, request directions, dial phone, etc.).
- an application may be configured to send social messaging module 216 messages at predefined intervals.
- Example applications include, but art not limited to, location-based applications (e.g., GPS), alarm functionality, video watching functionality, event monitoring functionality.
- a user defines a set of recipients to receive notification messages upon occurrence of a predefined trigger event.
- the set of recipients includes recipient mobile devices 164a or recipient computing devices 164b.
- Recipient mobile device 164a is any device that can display text and/or graphic information.
- Recipient mobile devices 164a may be any type wireless communication device including, but not limited to, a computer, a lap top, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or a wireless telephone.
- Recipient computing device 164b may be any type of e- mail capable wired or wireless communication device, including but not limited to, a computer or PDA.
- the set of recipients for a notification message may also include one or more accounts or identities on one or more social networking servers. For example, a user may identify her Twitter® account as a recipient for the notification message. In this scenario, the notification message is sent to the Twitter® social networking server 130 which in turn transmits the message to the recipients identified by the recipient Twitter® account.
- Twitter® social networking server 130 may also be utilized.
- Recipient devices 164c receive messages from social networking server 130.
- FIG. 1 depicts recipient devices 164c directly receiving messages from social networking server 130, a person of skill in the art will recognize that social networking server 130 transmits messages to recipient devices 164c via a communications network such as communications network 180.
- Social networking devices 110 automatically transmit notification messages to one or more recipient devices 164 and/or social networking servers 130.
- social networking devices 110 directly access recipient mobile devices 164a, recipient computing devices 164b and/or social networking server 130 via a communications network 180.
- Communications network 180 may be a public data communications network such as the Internet, a private data communications network, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a wireless communications network, or any combination thereof.
- PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
- the interface between social networking devices 110 and communications network 180 can be a wireless interface or a wired interface.
- social networking devices 110 are communicatively coupled (e.g., via RF, IR, WiFi, etc.) to similar recipient devices.
- FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart 300 of a method for automatic social messaging, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Flowchart 300 will be described with continued reference to the example operating environment 100 described with reference to FIG. 1 and the example social networking device 210 described with reference to FIG. 2. However, the invention is not limited to those embodiments. Note that some steps shown in flowchart 300 do not necessarily have to occur in the order shown.
- automatic social messaging module 216 is loaded onto social networking device 210.
- automatic social messaging module 216 is loaded during the manufacture process.
- the automatic social messaging module 216 is downloaded from a server onto the social networking device 210.
- automatic social messaging module 216 may be directly loaded by a user of social networking device 210.
- one or more applications 218 configured to coordinate with automatic social messaging module 216 are loaded onto social networking device 210.
- step 310 social messaging parameters are defined for automatic social messaging module 216.
- an individual defines events that will trigger generation of messages (referred to herein as "trigger events"), the notification (contact) list for the trigger event, and contact parameters.
- FIG. 4 depicts exemplary social messaging parameters that can be used with automatic messaging module 216, according to embodiments of the present invention.
- automatic social messaging module presents an individual with a set of trigger events 410 supported by automatic social messaging module 216.
- the supported set of trigger events 410 may be defined based on the applications available on social networking device that are configured to coordinate with automatic social messaging module 216.
- a trigger event may be a passive trigger or an affirmative user action trigger.
- Example passive triggers include an event (e.g., user arrival at a location) or a predefined time (e.g., alarm clock at 8am).
- Example affirmative triggers include triggers associated with an affirmative user action such as dialing a telephone number, answering a call, requesting a location, or requesting a direction.
- the set of trigger events may include “trigger on location request by user” and/or “trigger on direction request by user.”
- the set of trigger events may include “trigger on alarm.”
- the set of trigger events may include "trigger on movie start.”
- Each trigger event has a set of associated trigger parameters 420.
- the set of trigger parameters may include a notification (contact) list 422, message details 424, global trigger event filters 426, and/or update interval 428.
- Notification list 422 defines the set of recipients for the message generated by the trigger event. Notification list 422 may include individuals and/or an account or identity on a social networking server 130. If an account or identity on a social networking server 130 is listed as a recipient, the notification message is transmitted to the social network server 130 which then disseminates the message to the list of recipients associated with the account or identity.
- Trigger parameters 420 may also include message details 424.
- automatic social messaging module 216 may include a default message (content and format) for each supported trigger event. Automatic social messaging module 216 may further allow an individual to customize the content and/or format of the message for a specific trigger event. Note that automatic social messaging module 216 may further support the ability for an individual to customize the trigger event message on a contact by contact basis.
- Trigger parameters 420 may further include one or more global trigger event filters. In an embodiment, an individual may set-up filter rules that define when messages should be sent for that trigger event. For example, an individual may set a filter to only send a message for an alarm trigger event Monday through Friday and not on the weekends.
- An individual may also opt to use different notification lists based on when the trigger event is encountered. For example, the individual may send a message for an alarm trigger to a work notification list on Monday through Friday and to a personal notification list on Saturday and Sunday.
- the individual may send a message for an alarm trigger to a work notification list on Monday through Friday and to a personal notification list on Saturday and Sunday.
- other types of filter rules may be used with the present invention.
- Trigger parameters 420 may also include trigger update information
- a user may define an update interval for specific trigger events.
- the update interval may be time-based (e.g., update every 5 minutes), distance based (e.g., update every 5 miles), or event driven. For example, for a "direction trigger," an individual may select an update interval of 5 miles.
- a message is sent to the notification list each time the location application indicates the social networking device has moved at least 5 miles.
- a contact on the notification list has a set of contact parameters 470.
- the set of contact parameters 470 includes contact methods 472 and contact filter criteria 474.
- Contact methods 472 defines one or more methods to be used for transmitting a message to the contact.
- Example contact methods 472 include, but are not limited to, e-mail, short messaging service (SMS), and PfN. An individual may opt to send the message to all of the identified contact methods for the contact.
- Contact methods 472 further include the address to be used for the recipient (e.g., e-mail address, telephone number, etc.).
- Contact parameters 470 may further include a set of contact filter criteria 474.
- Contact filter criteria 474 allow the individual to define rules for what circumstances a message should be sent to the contact when the trigger event occurs. For example, the individual may indicate that a specific contact should receive only high priority messages. Additionally, or alternatively, the individual may indicate that the contact only receive the message during specific time periods or when the user is within a defined geographic area. As would be appreciated by a person of skill in the art, other types of contact filter rules may be used with the present invention.
- social messaging module 216 coordinates with other applications executing on social networking device 210.
- an application sends a message to social messaging module 216 when specific events occur or alternatively at predefined intervals.
- a location application may send a message to social messaging module 216 when the user requests a location determination or directions.
- step 330 If a trigger event is encountered, operation proceeds to step 330. If no trigger event is encountered, operation returns to step 320.
- social messaging module 216 accesses the parameters for the trigger type encountered. For example, social messaging module 216 will access the notification list 422, message details 424 (if present), global trigger event filters (if present) 426, and update intervals (if present) for the trigger type. Social messaging module 216 will further access the contact parameters 470 for each contact listed on notification list 422. Additionally, in step 330, social messaging module 216 determines the set of recipients for the notification message and the contact details for each recipient based on the parameters.
- step 340 messages are sent to the list of recipients determined in step 330.
- step 350 a determination is made whether notification message updates are indicated for the trigger type encountered.
- trigger parameters 420 may include a parameter indicating updates are applicable.
- the presence of an update interval may be used to indicate updates are applicable to the trigger type. If it is determined that updates are applicable for the trigger type, operation proceeds to step 360. If it is determined that updates are not applicable to the trigger type, operation returns to step 320 where social messaging module 216 waits for the occurrence of the next trigger event.
- step 360 a determination is made whether the update interval has been reached. For example, if the update interval indicates update notification every 5 minutes, social messaging module 216 will include a timer set at the update interval. When the timer expires, a notification is sent. In a further example, if the update interval indicates update notification every 5 miles, social messaging module 216 will send an update message when location application indicates that 5 additional miles have been traveled by social networking device. As discussed above, an application may send messages to the social networking module at periodic intervals. In this example, the location application may send message updates every x seconds and/or every y miles traveled. The social messaging module 216 then uses this information to determine when the location based interval has been reached.
- step 370 If it is determined that the notification interval has been reached, operation proceeds to step 370. If it is determined that the notification interval has not been reached, operation returns to step 360.
- step 370 a determination is made whether additional updates are required. If no additional updates are required, operation returns to step 320 where social messaging module 216 waits for the occurrence of the next trigger event. If additional updates are required, operation returns to step 360.
- a user is equipped with a portable social networking device that has a GPS or other location-determining functionality (e.g., RF or IR beacons).
- the portable social networking device may be a mobile/cell phone, personal digital assistant, or similar device.
- the portable social networking device is communicatively coupled (e.g., via RF, IR, WiFi, etc.) to similar devices used by other individuals that can display text and/or graphic information (e.g., phones, PDAs, PCs, etc.).
- the user defines the set of trigger events to include a
- Trigger on location event event and a “trigger on direction” event.
- the following table illustrates the defined trigger event parameters (and contact parameters) for each trigger event.
- the social messaging module accesses the trigger on location parameters and sends a message to the pre-determined list of individuals (Contact A, B, and C). The message informs them of the user's location (e.g., user's home address).
- the social messaging module accesses the trigger on direction parameters and sends a message to the set of individuals (Contact A) indicating that the user is on his way to the desired location (e.g., Nino's Italian restaurant).
- the device automatically sends update messages (at the desired intervals) that indicate the user's progress toward the desired location (e.g., 5 minutes to arrival or 5 miles from Nino's Italian restaurant).
- an individual may be waiting for the user to arrive at a particular destination.
- a user could be a mother driving to pick up her son after school.
- the mother's social networking device would automatically message the son's device when the mother left the house, and then continually update the son regarding the mother's progress toward arriving at the school. With such information, the son would not only be prepared to meet his mother when she arrived, but he could continue to do other activities while his mother was on her way without having to waste time waiting for her.
- Twitter® or another current social networking application this coordination would only be possible if the mother constantly sent messages to the son, including when she was behind the wheel driving her car. Since this is neither practical nor safe, the son would be forced to wait at the parking lot or meet his mother after she arrived.
- social networking device 110 may be a multimedia phone system.
- a multi-media phone system typically includes special applications that allow the user to engage in a variety of activities, including watching movies, listening to music, playing games, scheduling events, etc.
- the device can be used as an alarm clock.
- the device can also automatically send a message to the predefined set of recipients indicating that the user is now awake.
- the device can automatically send message to the predefined set of recipients that the user is currently watching a movie.
- the device can send messages to the set of recipients each time a scheduled event comes up on the user's calendar (e.g., the user is at a dentist appointment).
- FIG. 5 illustrates a block diagram of a data processing unit 503 that can be used to implement the entities shown in FIG. 1. It is noted that the entities shown in FIG. 1 may be implemented using any number of data processing units 503, and the configuration actually used is implementation specific.
- Data processing unit 503 may represent a computer, a hand-held computer, a lap top computer, a personal digital assistant, a mobile phone, and/or any other type of data processing device.
- the type of data processing device used to implement the entities shown in FIG. 1 is implementation specific.
- Data processing unit 503 includes a communications medium 510
- Data processing unit 503 also includes one or more processors 520 and a main memory 530.
- Main memory 530 may be RAM, ROM, or any other memory type, or combinations thereof.
- Data processing unit 503 may also include secondary storage devices
- Computer program product interfaces 544 are devices that access objects (such as information and/or software) stored in computer program products 550.
- Examples of computer program product interfaces 544 include, but are not limited to, floppy drives, CD drives, DVD drives, ZIP drives, JAZ drives, optical storage devices, etc.
- Examples of computer program products 550 include, but are not limited to, floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, ZIP and JAZ disks, memory sticks, memory cards, or any other medium on which objects may be stored.
- the computer program products 550 include a computer useable medium 552 on which objects may be stored, such as but not limited to optical mediums, magnetic mediums, etc.
- Control logic or software may be stored in main memory 530, second storage device(s) 540, and/or computer program products 550.
- computer program product refers to any device in which control logic (software) is stored, so in this context a computer program product could be any memory device having control logic stored therein.
- the invention is directed to computer program products having stored therein software that enables a computer/processor to perform functions of the invention as described herein.
- the data processing unit 503 may also include an interface 560 which may receive objects (such as data, applications, software, images, etc.) from external entities 580 via any communications media including wired and wireless communications media.
- objects 570 are transported between external entities 580 and interface 560 via signals 565, 575.
- signals 565, 575 include or represent control logic for enabling a processor or computer to perform the functions of the invention.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
- Signal Processing (AREA)
- Human Resources & Organizations (AREA)
- Strategic Management (AREA)
- Tourism & Hospitality (AREA)
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation (AREA)
- Economics (AREA)
- Marketing (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Computing Systems (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Primary Health Care (AREA)
- Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
- Data Mining & Analysis (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Operations Research (AREA)
- Quality & Reliability (AREA)
- Information Transfer Between Computers (AREA)
- Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
- Telephone Function (AREA)
- User Interface Of Digital Computer (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US12/537,090 US9336514B2 (en) | 2009-08-06 | 2009-08-06 | System and method for automatic social messaging |
PCT/US2010/044422 WO2011017437A1 (en) | 2009-08-06 | 2010-08-04 | System and method for automatic social messaging |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP2462511A1 true EP2462511A1 (en) | 2012-06-13 |
EP2462511A4 EP2462511A4 (en) | 2013-12-25 |
Family
ID=43535619
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP10807105.1A Ceased EP2462511A4 (en) | 2009-08-06 | 2010-08-04 | System and method for automatic social messaging |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US9336514B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2462511A4 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2011017437A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (46)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US9710852B1 (en) | 2002-05-30 | 2017-07-18 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Credit report timeline user interface |
US9400589B1 (en) | 2002-05-30 | 2016-07-26 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Circular rotational interface for display of consumer credit information |
US8127986B1 (en) | 2007-12-14 | 2012-03-06 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Card registry systems and methods |
US9990674B1 (en) | 2007-12-14 | 2018-06-05 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Card registry systems and methods |
US8312033B1 (en) | 2008-06-26 | 2012-11-13 | Experian Marketing Solutions, Inc. | Systems and methods for providing an integrated identifier |
US9256904B1 (en) | 2008-08-14 | 2016-02-09 | Experian Information Solutions, Inc. | Multi-bureau credit file freeze and unfreeze |
US8060424B2 (en) | 2008-11-05 | 2011-11-15 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | On-line method and system for monitoring and reporting unused available credit |
US8700072B2 (en) | 2008-12-23 | 2014-04-15 | At&T Mobility Ii Llc | Scalable message fidelity |
EP2317730B1 (en) | 2009-10-29 | 2015-08-12 | Unify GmbH & Co. KG | Method and system to automatically change or update the configuration or setting of a communication system |
US20110143720A1 (en) * | 2009-12-11 | 2011-06-16 | Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless | Location-triggered alerts for mobile communication devices |
US20110231498A1 (en) * | 2010-03-18 | 2011-09-22 | Tovar Tom C | Systems and Methods for Transmitting Messages to a User of a Network |
KR101636398B1 (en) * | 2010-05-17 | 2016-07-05 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Apparatus and method for indicating uplink resource allocation in broadband wireless communication system |
US9607336B1 (en) | 2011-06-16 | 2017-03-28 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Providing credit inquiry alerts |
US9483606B1 (en) | 2011-07-08 | 2016-11-01 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Lifescore |
WO2013008251A2 (en) * | 2011-07-08 | 2013-01-17 | Hughes Systique India Private Limited | Method and system for social networking in a restricted connectivity environment |
EP2748999B1 (en) * | 2011-08-26 | 2018-10-03 | Transition Networks, Inc. | Ethernet physical layer monitoring system employing social networking service for delivery of alerts to mobile devices |
US9106691B1 (en) | 2011-09-16 | 2015-08-11 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Systems and methods of identity protection and management |
US8738516B1 (en) | 2011-10-13 | 2014-05-27 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Debt services candidate locator |
EP2620906A1 (en) | 2012-01-24 | 2013-07-31 | Amadeus | Automatic live publisher event system and method of same |
US9853959B1 (en) | 2012-05-07 | 2017-12-26 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Storage and maintenance of personal data |
US9191786B2 (en) * | 2012-06-27 | 2015-11-17 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Method and apparatus for generating a suggested message to be sent over a network |
US20140033018A1 (en) * | 2012-07-30 | 2014-01-30 | Vistaprint Technologies Limited | Method and system for automatically generating social network site page based on electronic document content |
US20140047021A1 (en) * | 2012-08-10 | 2014-02-13 | Sony Corporation | Method and system for processing information |
US9654541B1 (en) | 2012-11-12 | 2017-05-16 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Aggregating user web browsing data |
US9916621B1 (en) | 2012-11-30 | 2018-03-13 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Presentation of credit score factors |
US10255598B1 (en) | 2012-12-06 | 2019-04-09 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Credit card account data extraction |
US9870589B1 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2018-01-16 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Credit utilization tracking and reporting |
US9406085B1 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2016-08-02 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | System and methods for credit dispute processing, resolution, and reporting |
US10102570B1 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2018-10-16 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Account vulnerability alerts |
US9201865B2 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2015-12-01 | Bao Tran | Automated assistance for user request that determines semantics by domain, task, and parameter |
US20170293610A1 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2017-10-12 | Bao Tran | Voice assistant |
US10685398B1 (en) | 2013-04-23 | 2020-06-16 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Presenting credit score information |
US9443268B1 (en) | 2013-08-16 | 2016-09-13 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Bill payment and reporting |
US10325314B1 (en) | 2013-11-15 | 2019-06-18 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Payment reporting systems |
US10055398B2 (en) * | 2013-11-18 | 2018-08-21 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method and system for providing recommendations and performing actions based on social updates in social networks |
US9477737B1 (en) | 2013-11-20 | 2016-10-25 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Systems and user interfaces for dynamic access of multiple remote databases and synchronization of data based on user rules |
KR102063901B1 (en) * | 2014-03-24 | 2020-01-08 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Method for providing activity notification and device thereof |
USD760256S1 (en) | 2014-03-25 | 2016-06-28 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface |
USD759689S1 (en) | 2014-03-25 | 2016-06-21 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface |
USD759690S1 (en) | 2014-03-25 | 2016-06-21 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface |
US9892457B1 (en) | 2014-04-16 | 2018-02-13 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Providing credit data in search results |
US9684433B2 (en) * | 2014-12-30 | 2017-06-20 | Ebay Inc. | Trusted device identification and event monitoring |
US10671749B2 (en) | 2018-09-05 | 2020-06-02 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Authenticated access and aggregation database platform |
US11315179B1 (en) | 2018-11-16 | 2022-04-26 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | Methods and apparatuses for customized card recommendations |
US11238656B1 (en) | 2019-02-22 | 2022-02-01 | Consumerinfo.Com, Inc. | System and method for an augmented reality experience via an artificial intelligence bot |
US11941065B1 (en) | 2019-09-13 | 2024-03-26 | Experian Information Solutions, Inc. | Single identifier platform for storing entity data |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20030101225A1 (en) * | 2001-11-27 | 2003-05-29 | Song Han | Method and system for providing location-based event service |
US20050273493A1 (en) * | 2004-06-04 | 2005-12-08 | John Buford | Proximity reminder system using instant messaging and presence |
US20090047972A1 (en) * | 2007-08-14 | 2009-02-19 | Chawla Neeraj | Location based presence and privacy management |
US20090193415A1 (en) * | 2008-01-30 | 2009-07-30 | Chandrasekhar Narayanaswami | Device and method for executing a positional condition task based on a device position and positional derivatives |
Family Cites Families (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6775658B1 (en) * | 1999-12-21 | 2004-08-10 | Mci, Inc. | Notification by business rule trigger control |
US20040210621A1 (en) * | 2003-04-18 | 2004-10-21 | Antonellis Robert J. | Method and system for order optimization |
US20050228824A1 (en) * | 2004-04-01 | 2005-10-13 | Gattuso Joseph A | Intelligent consequence management system |
US7577522B2 (en) * | 2005-12-05 | 2009-08-18 | Outland Research, Llc | Spatially associated personal reminder system and method |
US7969922B2 (en) * | 2006-01-31 | 2011-06-28 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Apparatus and methods for providing configurable task management of a wireless device |
US8056112B2 (en) | 2006-03-16 | 2011-11-08 | Apple Inc. | Location-based media presentation |
US8571580B2 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2013-10-29 | Loopt Llc. | Displaying the location of individuals on an interactive map display on a mobile communication device |
US20080032703A1 (en) * | 2006-08-07 | 2008-02-07 | Microsoft Corporation | Location based notification services |
US7844604B2 (en) * | 2006-12-28 | 2010-11-30 | Yahoo! Inc. | Automatically generating user-customized notifications of changes in a social network system |
US8160532B2 (en) * | 2007-01-08 | 2012-04-17 | Skyweaver, Inc. | Community interaction using mobile communication devices |
US8032622B2 (en) * | 2007-03-20 | 2011-10-04 | Siemens Enterprise Communications, Inc. | System and method for social-networking based presence |
EP2156384A4 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2011-08-03 | Facebook Inc | Personalized social networking application content |
US20090068984A1 (en) * | 2007-09-06 | 2009-03-12 | Burnett R Alan | Method, apparatus, and system for controlling mobile device use |
US7925708B2 (en) | 2008-01-04 | 2011-04-12 | Yahoo! Inc. | System and method for delivery of augmented messages |
US9946802B2 (en) * | 2008-01-19 | 2018-04-17 | International Business Machines Corporation | Site-wide navigation element for user activity in a social networking site |
US20100205242A1 (en) * | 2009-02-12 | 2010-08-12 | Garmin Ltd. | Friend-finding system |
-
2009
- 2009-08-06 US US12/537,090 patent/US9336514B2/en active Active
-
2010
- 2010-08-04 WO PCT/US2010/044422 patent/WO2011017437A1/en active Application Filing
- 2010-08-04 EP EP10807105.1A patent/EP2462511A4/en not_active Ceased
-
2016
- 2016-05-09 US US15/150,096 patent/US20160255039A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20030101225A1 (en) * | 2001-11-27 | 2003-05-29 | Song Han | Method and system for providing location-based event service |
US20050273493A1 (en) * | 2004-06-04 | 2005-12-08 | John Buford | Proximity reminder system using instant messaging and presence |
US20090047972A1 (en) * | 2007-08-14 | 2009-02-19 | Chawla Neeraj | Location based presence and privacy management |
US20090193415A1 (en) * | 2008-01-30 | 2009-07-30 | Chandrasekhar Narayanaswami | Device and method for executing a positional condition task based on a device position and positional derivatives |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See also references of WO2011017437A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
WO2011017437A1 (en) | 2011-02-10 |
US9336514B2 (en) | 2016-05-10 |
US20110035452A1 (en) | 2011-02-10 |
US20160255039A1 (en) | 2016-09-01 |
EP2462511A4 (en) | 2013-12-25 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US9336514B2 (en) | System and method for automatic social messaging | |
EP2314032B1 (en) | Method and apparatus for scheduling the transmission of messages from a mobile device | |
US10278012B2 (en) | Location-based reminding method, indication device, reminding device, and mobile terminal | |
US8559980B2 (en) | Method and system for integrated messaging and location services | |
US8140621B2 (en) | Providing event data to a group of contacts | |
US20120131191A1 (en) | Mobile communication device, server, and method of facilitating resource reservations | |
EP3077967B1 (en) | Reminders based on device proximity using bluetooth le | |
US7970384B1 (en) | Active phone book enhancements | |
US8555100B2 (en) | Selective low power management prioritization in a mobile device | |
US20100216491A1 (en) | Dynamic elements on a map within a mobile device, such as elements that facilitate communication between users | |
US20100250672A1 (en) | Providing event data to a group of contacts | |
JP2010528548A (en) | Apparatus, system, and method for notification content transfer based on time and location | |
EP2541475B1 (en) | Notification engine | |
CN103220310A (en) | Calling card exchange method and terminal and calling card server used for calling card exchange | |
WO2015073331A1 (en) | Internet protocol communication accessibility improvement | |
CN111466125A (en) | Service pushing method and terminal | |
TWI515672B (en) | Client device, non-transitory computer-readable medium and method of operating client device | |
CN105453611A (en) | Missed call notification by notifying contacts of the called party | |
CN112640408A (en) | Call prompting method and terminal | |
US8238270B2 (en) | Communication system, communication control device, communication method, communication control method and recording medium | |
EP2614634B1 (en) | Apparatus for providing responses to calling party | |
KR101470727B1 (en) | Integrated display and management of data objects based on social, temporal and spatial parameters | |
EP2455896A1 (en) | Mobile communication device, server, and method of facilitating resource reservations | |
WO2013053702A1 (en) | A method, system and apparatus for geolocalized mobile messaging | |
WO2009128092A1 (en) | A system and method for communicating information and advertisement |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20120131 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR |
|
RAP1 | Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred) |
Owner name: ID8 GROUP R2 STUDIOS, INC. |
|
DAX | Request for extension of the european patent (deleted) | ||
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: HK Ref legal event code: DE Ref document number: 1168924 Country of ref document: HK |
|
A4 | Supplementary search report drawn up and despatched |
Effective date: 20131122 |
|
RIC1 | Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant |
Ipc: G06F 15/16 20060101ALI20131118BHEP Ipc: H04W 4/20 20090101ALI20131118BHEP Ipc: H04W 4/02 20090101ALI20131118BHEP Ipc: G06Q 10/10 20120101ALI20131118BHEP Ipc: H04L 12/58 20060101ALI20131118BHEP Ipc: G06Q 50/00 20120101AFI20131118BHEP |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20160506 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R003 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN REFUSED |
|
18R | Application refused |
Effective date: 20171021 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: HK Ref legal event code: WD Ref document number: 1168924 Country of ref document: HK |